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CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX

Author: Coco
last update Last Updated: 2024-02-18 04:36:43

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"I advice you let me accompany you My Lady" Elijah rushes after me as I made my way outside to the coach who was readying the carriage.

"There is no need Elijah. I will be going with Maximus and Marchioness Cordelia, I will be very safe and there will be nothing to worry about" I tried to reassure Elijah as I made my way outside where Maximus stood beside the carriage. Cordelia was yet to arrive but I was certain she would, I just needed to stall Elijah long enough. If he ins
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